In January, 2010, Findley Corporation Purchased a Patent for a New

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In January, 2010, Findley Corporation purchased a patent for a new consumer product for $840,000. At the time of purchase, the patent was valid for fifteen years. Due to the competitive nature of the product, however, the patent was estimated to have a useful life of only ten years. During 2015 the product was permanently removed from the market under governmental order because of a potential health hazard present in the product. What amount should Findley charge to expense during 2015, assuming amortization is recorded at the end of each year?

A) $560,000.
B) $420,000.
C) $84,000.
D) $56,000.